Carla Mowell discusses the experience of growing up between two cultures, challenges for Spanish-speaking children in the U.S., and why she ultimately became an educator. "Colorful characters are kind of our specialty." - Carla Mowell Learn more about this episode of First, but Last at www.thinkwy.org/53  

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Carla Mowell: Explores People And Cultures Of The West

Rebekah Smith talks about the Wyoming Women's Foundation mission, why economic self-sufficiency is important for women, and why there aren't many prominent female hunters. "A lot of people have a personal experience with someone that inspires them to want to help make change in the state for women." - Rebekah Smith Learn more about this episode of First, but Last at www.thinkwy.org/first-but-last/rebekah-smith

Rebekah Smith: An Authentic and Adventurous Voice For Wyoming Women

Jessica Bolerjack discusses why it's such an exciting time to be a woman in rodeo and what it's like being a female in the oil and gas industry. "I've always worked in fields that were predominantly male-dominated and you have to know your stuff and you have to stand up for yourself." - Jessica Bolerjack. Learn more about this episode of First, but Last at www.thinkwy.org/first-but-last/jessica-bolerjack

Jessica Bolerjack: Oil & Gas Land Representative And Successful Rodeo Competitor

Dr. Cecelia Aragon talks about founding her own bilingual theater company, which topics are covered in her theater diversity course, and the challenges faced by many first-generation American students who were born in Mexico. "Wyoming has really missed an opportunity to really engage with the growing Latino population in the state." - Dr. Cecelia Aragon Learn more about this episode of First, but Last at https://thinkwy.org/first-but-last/cecelia-aragon

Cecilia Aragon: How My Latina And Navajo Roots Inspire My Work

Lynnette Grey Bull discusses why she moved to a reservation in Wyoming, what inspired her to run for public office, and her work curbing the human trafficking of native women in the United States. "Humility should be the center of leadership." - Lynnette Grey Bull Learn more about this episode of First, but Last at www.thinkwy.org/55  

Lynnette Grey Bull: First Native American Woman From Wyoming To Run For US Congress

State senator Tara Nethercott discusses the ways that COVID-19 has affected Wyoming, why she decided to pursue law, and the values of her fellow Wyomingites.  "Rural America needs to recognize what rural America is." - Tara Nethercott Learn more about this episode of First, but Last at www.thinkwy.org/54  

Tara Nethercott: The Strength Of Our State Is Our People

Mary Burman discusses why she works in preventative health, how to remove gender bias from healthcare, and the value of individual and societal policy intervention. "Our healthcare is way more costly, it is profoundly inequitably distributed, and we have poorer outcomes than any other developed country in the world." - Mary Burman Learn more about this episode of First, but Last at www.thinkwy.org/52

Mary Burman: Passion And Dedication To Make A Difference In Healthcare

Susan Simpson discusses the role of libraries in a healthy democracy, how politics is like sausage making, and why women don't run for office, they have to be asked. "There is so much to learn running for office, and so to do that and to have a job and to have a family is really challenging." - Susan Simpson Learn more about this episode of First, but Last at www.thinkwy.org/51

Susan Simpson: Serving My State And Your Responsibility To Vote

Michelle Sullivan discusses latchkey kids, who inspires her, and how to promote women in Wyoming. “Solutions are always better with a broader set of perspectives at the table.” - Michelle Sullivan Learn more about this episode of First, but Last at www.thinkwy.org/50

Michelle Sullivan: Living Intentionally, Advocating For Youth & Loving Wyoming

Anne Mason discusses the value of the arts, the theater scene in Wyoming, and how theater supports the #MeToo movement. "Theater is a driving tool for society and has the ability to build community." - Anne Mason Learn more about this episode of First, but Last at www.thinkwy.org/49

Anne Mason: Taking Risks & Building Community Through The Arts

Dr. Sandy Caldwell discusses the value of rural-based community college, what it's like to grow up on a reservation, and how education is linked to income. "It's very important that we broaden what we mean by the definition of going to college." - Dr. Sandy Caldwell Learn more about this episode of First, but Last at www.thinkwy.org/48

Dr. Sandy Caldwell: The Power Of Believing In Yourself

Nicole Hauser discusses the Cathedral Home for Children, why she wanted to be a social worker, and how to talk about sex with your children. "I swear we learn more from the kids than we can ever impart on them." - Nicole Hauser Learn more about this episode of First, but Last at www.thinkwy.org/47

Nicole Hauser: Opening Her Arms Wide To Build Hope After Trauma

Katie Hogarty discusses her passion for policy work, how foster care differs from adoption, and what it's like to grow up dyslexic. "I have this whole beautiful community of people that have helped me end up where I am." - Katie Hogarty Learn more about this episode of First, but Last at www.thinkwy.org/46

Katie Hogarty: Gratitude Unlocks the Fullness of Life

Cynthia Chace Gray explains how she ended up in Wyoming, the photographers that inspire her, and how to accommodate women in the state legislature. "Wyoming to me is the place where I feel most connected to the Divine that is out there." - Cynthia Chace Gray Learn more about this episode of First, but Last at www.thinkwy.org/45

Cynthia Chace Gray: Wyoming's Incredible Elements That Link Communities Together

Listen in to hear Marcia Hensley discuss her favorite characters in her book, why there aren't any failure stories of female pioneers, and why it was difficult for her to get her book published. “You admire that kind of adventuresome spirit and I think it takes that kind of adventuresome spirit -- no matter what walk of life you're in -- to have a fulfilling life.” - Marcia Hensley Learn more about this episode of First, but Last at www.thinkwy.org/44

Marcia Hensley: The Legacy Of Single Women Homesteaders

First, but Last? introduces you to the creative, intrepid and influential women all across the state of Wyoming asking them about wisdom, work and adventure in the “equality” state. This special series celebrates Wyoming as the first state to give women the right to vote! ThinkWY | Wyoming Humanities podcasts are created to capture the stories in and outside of Wyoming to share ideas, perspectives, and insights about the human experience.